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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.17, 1,716.51 and 816.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.17, 1,716.51 and 816.32 is: 1,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.17 : 1,716.51 = 816.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.17/1,716.51 = 816.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.17x = 1,716.51 × 816.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.17x = 1,401,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,221.44/1,146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.52

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